OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Materials Science and Technology is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Properties and elevated temperature wear mechanism of pure copper and TiC/Cu nanocomposites	168
Microstructure, thermodynamics and compressive properties of Al_0.5CoCrCuFeNi-X (X=V,Si,VSi) high-entropy alloys	45
Deformation responses of AZ31B magnesium alloy under combined shear-compression loading	42
Oxidation and electrical properties of nanostructured CeO₂–Ni coating on solid oxide fuel cell interconnects	33
Dynamic recrystallisation (DRX) map of magnesium alloy for texture control with hot processing	32
Laser metal deposition of TiB/Ti6Al4V composites with first-scale network microstructure	31
Review of recent research on thermal management of diamond/metal composites	31
Study on uniaxial tensile deformation of bainite/ferrite dual phase steel	31
Recent advances in mechanical properties of Mg matrix composites: a review	27
Creep deformation study of squeeze cast AZ91 magnesium alloy	27
A survey of the high-cycle fatigue performance of additively manufactured alloy 718	23
A binary synergistic system consisting of a new magnesium phosphate compound and titanium dioxide for improving the flame retardancy and other key properties of ethylene vinyl acetate	23
Interphase and fibrous precipitation in a thermomechanically processed V–Nb–Mo microalloyed steel	22
Quantifying geometrically necessary dislocation with surface roughness effect in copper (111) under indentation	21
Preparation of mullite refractories with low thermal conductivity and high strength	20
Thermomechanical behaviour modelling and microstructure evolution of high Cr–Co–Mo aerospace bearing steel	19
Achieving bimodal microstructure and enhanced tensile properties of Mg-6Sn-3Al-1Zn alloy by tailoring deformation amount during pack rolling	18
Tailoring 7075 alloys for semisolid state processing via in-situ formed TiAl ₃	18
Numerical and experimental studies on dissimilar joining of Hastelloy C-276 and SS-316L using microwave hybrid heating at 2.45 GHz	18
Development of MAX-Phase/CdS hybrid nanocomposite as an efficient photocatalyst for industrial wastewater treatment	18
Investigating the synergistic effects of Zr-reinforcement on the mechanical and corrosion properties of AA2024 alloy	17
Fretting corrosion behaviour of 316L stainless steel before and after plasma carburization in different corrosive-lubricating solutions	17
The dissolution/evolution of yttria in IN718 ODS superalloy powders during high energy attritor milling and subsequent SPS consolidation	16
Influence of aging heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of CuAl9Ni3Fe3 bronze	16
Effects of total pressure on carbon nanotube synthesis, independent of feed pressure	15

Microstructure and properties of Fe_xCrMnAlCu high-entropy alloy	15
Effect of Fe addition on phase evolution, microstructure and properties of Ti ₅₀ Ni _{50- X}	15
Very high cycle fatigue properties of 2000 MPa ultrahigh-strength steels	15
Characterisation of AlCrCuFeMo_x high entropy alloys for nuclear fuel cladding	15
Structural and optical characteristics of NiO films deposited using the PLD technique	15
Sigma phase embrittlement in a tempered Fe₄₅Cr₂₅Ni₁₀Mn₁₅Al₄C₁ medium-entropy alloy	14
Peculiarities of interface structures in AISI M2 high-speed steel in relation to carbide phases	14
Effects of rare earth elements on AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy	14
The cationic interstitials induced resistive switching: A case study on Mn-doped SnO₂	14
Research on the corrosion resistance of welded joints of marine high-strength steel in simulated seawater	14
Prior-β grain refinement of additive-manufactured Ti–6Al–4 V alloys via trace Si addition	13
Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of 0.34C ultrafine bainitic steel with increasing tempering temperature and holding time	13
Laser shock peening rounds influencing microstructural and mechanical properties of 300M steel	13
Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of Mg-1Sc alloy with different processing conditions	13
Rapid solidification structure and grain refinement mechanism of undercooled Cu₆₀Ni₄₀ alloys	12
Preparation and anti-oxidisation resistance of silver-coated copper powders by cobalt-modified copper powders	12
Study on interface characteristics of WC-Co doped Y rare earth element cemented carbide cutting tool and its influence on material properties	12
Reverse strain effects in the defect states in aluminium doped ZnO	12
Review of laser cladding coating on wear and fatigue of railway wheels/rails	12
The wear properties of Al-BN nanosheets coating by cold spray	12
Enhanced corrosion resistance of the as-cast AZ91 magnesium alloy by micro-addition of the strontium and rare earth elements	12
Effect of prior cold rolling on the dry wear performance of GCr15 bearing steel with multiphase microsturcture	11
Modelling deformation-induced martensite transformation in high-carbon steels	11
Nanoindentation creep behavior of Sn-Cu lead free solder alloy synthesized by pulse electrodeposition: Assessment of the creep rate	11
BeO in epoxy composites as TIM for high-power LED packages	11
Fabrication methods and property analysis of metal foams – a technical overview	11
Comparison of microstructure and tribological behavior for ductile iron with quench-tempered and intensive quench-tempered	11
Effect of ageing temperature on the precipitation behaviors of Fe-CuNiAlMn steel	11
Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes – a review	10
Friction stir welding of aluminium to magnesium: A critical review	10
A lumped mathematical model for ablation in polymeric composites	10
Impact welding process and microstructure of multi-layered Al-Cu joint by vaporizing foil actuator	10
Comparative study on physicochemical properties of macroporous hydroxyapatite coatings on 316L stainless steel implants using sol-gel and inverse opal templating	10
Microstructure evolution of Zn–0.2Mg–0.8Mn(wt-%) alloys with different initial textures during room-temperature compression	10
0.1C–11Mn medium manganese steel treated by quenching and tempering process	9
Creep behaviour of different microstructural zones of TIG-welded semisolid cast AXE622 alloy	9
Rotary friction welding of Inconel 718 – AISI 304 stainless steel dissimilar joint	9
New aspects of solid-state welding in the aluminium accumulative roll bonding	9
Grain boundary and grain interior strengthening in nano-micron grain sized Cu-1wt.%Al₂O₃ composite	9
Fatigue crack growth rate behaviour of 9310 steel under constant- and variable-amplitude loading	9
Microstructure evolution and microhardness of thermal-simulated HAZ in Fe–Mn–Al–C steel	9
Precipitation behaviour and strengthening mechanisms of V-bearing 1800 MPa grade hot-stamping steel	9
Post-processing ageing treatment of friction surfaced Al-16Si alloy: experimental and theoretical studies	9
A review of quality monitoring for ultrasonic metal welding	9
Experimental and numerical buckling analysis of CNT reinforced polymer composite plates	9
Microstructures and properties of WC–10Co tuned by Ru integration and ball-milling	9
Characterization of beta flecks and local solute segregation in Ti-17 alloy ingots produced by vacuum arc remelting	9
Hardening phenomenon and effect of loading frequency on low-cycle fatigue property of 304 stainless steel manufactured by laser metal deposition	9
Comparisons of performances in Ti-V-Al composites with single and multiple in-situ reinforcements	8
Microstructure evolution and mechanical performance of roll-bonding interface in HAZ during arc welding of titanium/steel clad plates	8

Microstructural characterisation of grain size effect on creep properties of 304HCu SS	8
Effects of squeeze casting on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–5Cu–1Mn–0.3Ti alloy	8
Solvo/hydrothermal upcycling of polyethylene plastic-waste into carbon-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor application	8
Improvement properties of laser cladding Ni45-Cr₃C₂ coatings by adding B₄C and V	8
Effect of agro-waste-derived graphene/titanium powders on polyester resin for supercapacitor electrodes	8
Effect of Ga doping on the electrical and optoelectronic properties of single indium oxide nanowire photodetector	8
Preparation of environmentally friendly asymmetric di-quaternary ammonium salt surfactant and its corrosion resistance on Al-Cu-Mg alloy in acidic solution	8
Effect of P-MIG and CMT on microstructure and properties of 6082-T6 joints	8
Effect of initial microstructures on microstructures and properties of extruded AZ31 alloy	8
Tilt angle impact on strength, microstructure of friction stir welded AZ91CMg plates	8
Effect of annealing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/Al clad plate	8
Silver nanoparticle-decorated nanorod bismuth based -organic framework/graphitic carbon nitride composite for enhanced reactive blue 19 degradation under visible light	8
Engineering properties and acoustic emission response of nanocomposite foam concrete	8
A review on recent progress in light metal solid-phase additive manufacturing	8
Effect of welding speed on microstructural and mechanical properties of EB Ti-15V-3Al-3Cr-3Sn welds	8
A comparative study on friction stir welding of tailor weld blanks	8
Study on the formation mechanism of silica gel and influence on the mineral dissolution during bauxite residue acid leaching	8
Fabrication, structural and magnetic properties of aluminium substituted Fe ₃ O ₄ nanoparticles routed through the auto-combustion	7
Residual stress and microhardness evolution induced by conventional and ultrasonic shot peening	7
Thermochemical modelling and mechanical property of the Al-7.6Si- x Zr alloy	7
Investigation of wear performance of R260 and R350HT rails after vibratory peening and ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification	7
Electromagnetic properties of Sm-doped FeSiAl alloy absorbing materials prepared by melt spinning	7
Research on grain refinement and tensile properties strengthening of screw rolled MgO/Mg-Zn-Ca composites	7
Investigation of fibre distribution and orientation in SFRC specimens and their influence on flexural properties	7
Refinement behaviour of microstructure in in-situ synthesised (TiB+TiC)/Ti6Al4V composites by laser melting deposition	7
Effect of matrix particle size on tribological behavior of copper-based friction materials	7
Conductive and anti-bacterial self-bundled nanofibrous yarns from electrostatic induction of Keggin polyoxometalates	7
Experimental and simulation study of polymer nanocomposite thin films	7
Research progress in the study of textured piezoelectric ceramics	7
Strain glass transition of NiTi alloy induced by selective laser melting technology	7
Optimization of wood machining parameters using artificial neural network in CNC router	7
Very high cycle fatigue properties of ultrahigh strength steels in the presence of hydrogen	7
Preparation of a fly ash-based porous geopolymer material for copper ion removal	7
Classification of microstructural defects in selective laser melted inconel 713C alloy using convolutional neural networks	7
Nanoindentation size effects of mechanical and creep performance in Ni-based superalloy	7
Improved ductility of Mg–3Gd–0.6Zr alloy by cuboid-shaped phase: Experiments and first-principle calculations	7
Texture evolution behaviour of α + β titanium alloy during the hot compression in β region	7
Mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of heat-resistant eutectic aluminum alloys: A comparative study of Al-Al ₁₁ Ce ₃	7
Phase formation and electrical properties of SBNLT ceramics prepared via combustion technique	7
Microstructure and mechanical properties of suction-cast aluminium–cerium alloys	7
Porous TiZr alloys by dealloying of Ti₂₀Zr₂₀Cu₆₀ precursor in Mg melt for biomedical applications	7
Preparation of plasma-enhanced high-speed arc sprayed Fe-based coatings and their wear and corrosion resistance properties	7
Effect of pre-strain on high cycle fatigue property of TWIP steel	7
Design of high strength and electrically conductive aluminium alloys by machine learning	7
Development of high corrosion resistant (Ni-Fe) alloy coatings from a low concentration bath through multilayer approach	7
The precipitation and corrosion behaviour of cast Al–Mg–(0.7, 1.3) Li–Cu alloys	7
Critical assessment 42: Acicular ferrite formation and its influence on weld metal and heat-affected zone properties of steels	7
The corrosion behaviour of a novel Mg–Zn–Zr–Y–Cu alloy	7
Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of friction welded IN713LC and AISI 4140	7
Unraveling the role of sintering in the fabrication of in-situ Ti/TiC composites synthesized by Ti-graphene reaction	7
A statistical assessment of the equivalence between creep and hot tensile behaviour of 2.25Cr-1Mo steel	6
ZK60 alloy deformation and damage at different temperatures using unified constitutive model	6
Surface roughness – the key for roll bonding aluminium	6
Effect of the process parameters of liquid–solid cast-rolling on the microstructure and properties of 1070A/7075 composite sheets	6
Phenomenological understanding of kappa-carbides on strengthening mechanism of low-density steel	6
Fabrication of AlMgB ₁₄ nanoparticles by high energy ball milling of bulk compound prepared by spark plasma sintering	6
Effects of Er addition and cooling rate on the corrosion resistance of Zn-5Al alloys	6
Statement of Retraction: Creep and mechanical properties of aluminium A356 composites reinforced with coated and un-coated MWCNTs fabricated using the stir casting method	6
Creep mechanisms and cavitation of AA5052 at intermediate stress and temperature region	6
Hot working behaviour of Ti–8Al–1Mo–1V alloy through the hot compression test	6
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Creep and mechanical properties of aluminium A356 composites reinforced with coated and un-coated MWCNTs fabricated using the stir casting method	6
Evaluation method for hot rolling & run out table cooling parameters	6
The electroplating process of zinc–nickel system under perpendicular magnetic field from chloride bath	6
The influence of titanium on the microstructure and properties of Ti/h-BN/Fe composite coatings by plasma arc cladding	6
Microstructure and tensile codeformation characteristics of aluminum/steel heterogeneous composite plates prepared via rheological composite cast-rolling	6
Effect of different rolling amount on the superelastic properties of Cu _70.8 Al _18.6 Mn _10.6 sh	6
Effect of stress-relief heat treatment on the stress-rupture properties of a nickel-based superalloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion	6
The formation of triple-core-shell precipitate and its refining to primary MX phase in Y-containing 11Cr F/M steel	6
Effect of thermomechanical treatment on the hardening of Al6060 alloy	6
Effects of rolling process on microstructure and properties of Mg–Gd–0.75Er–0.5Zn–0.18Zr alloy	6
Dry sliding wear characteristics of in-situ hybrid (Al₃Ni + Al₂O₃)–Al composites	6
Microstructural and crystallographic characteristics of martensite micro-variants in NiMnGa-based ferromagnetic alloy	6
The analysis of hot deformation behaviour of low-cost α+β Ti-6Al-0.4V-1.2Fe alloys	6
Utilisation of steel slag as welding flux and its chemical and thermal characterisation	6
Laser welding of FeCoCrNiMnAl_x (x = 0, 0.75) high-entropy alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing	6
Challenges for accurate and reliable determination of effective stress intensity factor range for structural assessments supporting incredibility of failure claims ¹	6
On the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of the Cr₂Fe₂NiCo_0.67Cu_0.67Ti_0.33 alloy during homogenisation	6
Comparative study of Mollusc Shell and Squid Pen bio-based fillers on the tribological properties of HDPE bio-composites	6
Influence of graphene on inclusions of slag–free self–shielded flux–cored arc welding layer	6
A high deposition efficiency method for wire arc additive manufacturing	6

Interfacial bonding and abrasive wear behaviours of the iron matrix composites	6
The impact of pre-deformation and traverse speed on friction stir processed cu-w composites	6
Effect of processing route on ballistic performance of Ti-6Al-4V armour plate	6
Cell structure in steels induced by additive manufacturing	6
The second phases of Mg–xAl–ySi–Ca alloys and their influences on properties	6
Research on crack propagation behaviour of nickel-based superalloy under thermal shock load	5
Metal oxide-based materials as an emerging platform for fuel cell system: A review	5
Yttrium oxide reinforced AZ31B processed by FSP: Predictive modeling of mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties	5
Manufacturing profiled conical cylinder by a semi-closed isothermal precision die forging technology	5
Primary silicon formation in hypereutectic alloy Al – 16.5% wt. Si treated in the liquid state by a changing unipolar pulsed electric current	5
Microstructure evolution in semi-solid A356 aluminium alloy treated by ICTE process	5
Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of M-SIMA processed Al–7Si alloy	5
Influence of Ru on the microstructure and performance of WC-Co cemented carbides	5
Copper alumina reinforced poly(aniline-co-indole) nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices	5
Improvement in comprehensive properties of nanocomposite coatings electro-codeposited with nitride and ceria	5
Understanding solidification and wear behaviour of Al-3Cu-Bi alloys	5
Assessing the implementation of machine learning models for thermal treatments design	5
Enhanced mechanical properties of Mg–Ni–xRE alloys via hot extrusion	5
Microstructural adjustment of hot-rolled Ti–6Al–4V based on a CCT diagram	5
Electropulsing-induced plastic deformation in an interstitial free steel	5
Effect of cylinder liner cast iron microstructure on friction and wear process	5
Formation of intermetallic particles during solidification and homogenisation of two Al–Mg–Si alloys	5
Effect of dislocation density on microstructure and mechanical properties of cold-rolled medium Mn steel	5
Hot deformation behavior and processing map of the nanocrystalline pure Mg	5
High aspect ratio TiO₂–Mn₃O₄ heterostructure: proficient nanorods for pathogen inhibition and supercapacitor application	5
The influence of traction speed on the microstructure and properties of vacuum horizontal continuous casting Cu–5Fe–0.15Sn alloy	5
Microstructural evolution for a single-crystal superalloy after high-temperature treatments with different holding times	5
The autocatalytic evolution of martensitic microstructure	5
Critical Assessment 43: Microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir additively fabricated SiC-Reinforced AA6061 build	5
Analysis of shot peening residual stress distribution based on dislocation configuration	5
Tribological performance of plasma nitrided H13 mould steel at elevated temperatures	5
An optimisation of the internal roller burnishing process for magnesium composites using Taguchi Multi objective optimization method	5
Mechanical properties and deformation mechanism of AZ31B joints under cryogenic temperature and high strain rate loading	5
The evolution of Al₂CuMg phase during two-stage homogenisation for 7055 aluminium alloy	5
Effect of post-heat treatment on microstructure and properties of EH47 steel CGHAZ	5
Microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of as-cast chromium-containing ductile iron	5
Artificial neural network study of the electrical conductivity of mould flux	5
Prediction of the hot flow behavior of AISI 321 stainless steel during dynamic recrystallization using sine hyperbolic constitutive equation and artificial neural network	5
Effect of strain on the adiabatic shear behaviour of AZ31 magnesium alloy	5
Investigations of performance characteristics on direct metal laser sintered MONEL K-500 superalloy	5
Gas detonation-prepared nano-carbon-based capsule matrix materials: Characterisation and microwave-absorption properties	5
Fluorine-free mechanochemical synthesis of MXene	5
Die-sinking and rotary EDM surface and subsurface analysis of MoSi ₂ -SiC ceramic composites	5
Manufacturing and characterization of open-cell aluminum foam by powder metallurgy	5
Influence of Al on microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of Nb–9Ti–8C alloys	5
Effect of slurry concentration on the quality of calcium sulphate hemihydrate in a magnetized water system	5
Effect of AC/DC mixed current waveform on surface oxidation, microstructure and mechanical properties of TIG welded TC4 titanium alloy	4
Scratch and wear resistance of interstitial-free steel subjected to severe shot peening	4
Application of ultrafast heating and tempering to plate steel	4
Strong cube texture formation of Ni5W/Ni9.3W/Ni5W composite thin substrates for YBCO-coated conductors	4
Investigation on fatigue crack propagation behaviour of novel TiZr-based alloy	4
Potential limitations of equations predicting effects of thermal aging of precipitation hardened martensitic stainless steels	4
Wire-arc additive manufactured Al–Cu alloy: Microstructure, mechanical properties and their anisotropy	4
Hot deformation behavior study and constitutive modeling of Ferrium^® C64 carburizing steel	4
Failure analysis of single-point butt clinched joint with dissimilar aluminium alloy sheets	4
Enhancing mechanical properties of metallic materials by architecting gradient structures	4
Effects of graphene on the mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg melted by SLM	4
Bauschinger effect in Gd micro-alloying metastable high-entropy alloy	4
Heat Treatment, Microstructure and Corrosion Relationship on 316L SS Produced by AM	4
Micro-pore structures and compressive strengths of hydroxyapatite/wollastonite scaffolds prepared by freezing dry	4
Effect of ball-burnishing on surface integrity and fatigue behaviour of 7175-T6 AA	4
Wear and corrosion of CoCrFeNiMnTi_x high entropy alloy coatings by laser cladding	4
Retained austenite in medium manganese steel with dissimilar morphology and composition	4
Comparison of the effects of low temperature austempering (LTA), quenching & partitioning (Q&P) and quenching & tempering (Q&T) processes on wear performance in high silicon cast stee	4
Structural modelling and quantitative analysis of mechanical gradient in CNT/Al composites	4
Effects of Ga on microstructure and mechanical properties of HSRRed Mg–Zn–Zr alloys	4
Microstructure and properties of hypereutectic high chromium cast iron containing nitrogen	4
Genetic algorithm (GA)–backpropagation (BP) network approach for hardness prediction of austempered ductile iron (ADI)	4
Investigation on the sodium silicate modulus-affected macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of alkali-activated slag concrete	4
Investigation of radial-oriented Nd-Fe-B composite-extrusion magnetic rings with high magnetic properties	4
Crack initiation and propagation in Ti-6Al-4V-0.55Fe alloy subjected to the low-cycle dwell-fatigue	4
Improving microstructure and segregation of steel ingot by inorganic heat absorption method	4
Structure and characteristic studies of ZrAlNiCu films prepared by magnetron sputtering	4
Study on microstructure evolution and deformation softening mechanism of a Ti–47.5Al–2.5V–1.0Cr–0.2Zr alloy	4
Study on strengthening and toughening of W _f /W composites by designing the ratio of raw W _f and coated W _f	4
Synthesis and coating properties of (La_0.5Eu_0.25Y_0.25)₂Zr₂O₇ ceramic powder	4
Effects of Sc on the microstructure and properties of in situ ZrB₂/7085Al composites	4
Surface modification of ground calcium carbonate by emulsion polymerization method and its utilization in PVC composite	4
Microstructure evolution of adiabatic shear band in AZ31 alloy under dynamic compression	4
Influence of the drawing process on corrosion behaviour of hot-dip galvanised wires	4
Cauliflower-like strontium-doped SnO₂ nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation	4
Fretting wear behaviour of ultrafine-grained copper produced by cryogenic temperature extrusion machining	4
Effect of thermomechanical processing on microstructure characteristics of γ-TiAl-based alloy	4
Mechanical and intergranular corrosion properties of auto TIG welded TP347H-T91 dissimilar weldments	4
Effect of Cu/Sn additions on the precipitation and property in Al-Mg-Si alloys	4
Post-processing treatments–microstructure–performance interrelationship of metal additive manufactured aerospace alloys: A review	4
Acoustic, electrochemical, and microstructural characteristics of aluminum alloy 6061 modified with Zn and Sn	4
Retraction: “The microstructure and mechanical properties of 2219 alloy during ultrasonic treatment”	4
Precipitation strengthening behavior of Custom 455 stainless steel during tempering at 420 °C	4
Effect of tempering temperature on plasma-welded joint of martensitic heat-resistant steel	4
Novel expanded graphite with a ‘Spitball’ structure	4
Experimental study on milling mechanism and surface quality of Mg₂Si/Al composites	4
An evaluation of fatigue crack initiation in Ti–6Al–4V alloy by Schmid factor	4
Aging and wear characteristics of A356 alloy with Er and Zr addition	4
Impact brittleness induced by rapid grain growth in Fe-23Co soft magnetic alloy	4